Top Sport Wednesday 04 August 2024

Top Sport Monday 27 August

Top Sport with Michael Abrahamson 13 August

We are joined by boxing promoter and head of TLB Promotions Joyce Kungwane as she outlines a new initiative to encourage the youth of South Africa to stay away from drug abuse and she is doing so using the sport of boxing with a tournament to be held at Turffontein on 28 June 2024 from 14h00. 

Top Sport Friday 10 May

On our On The Money feature, we chat to award winning sports journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku on what it takes to be a renowned journalist as well as the tips and tricks of the trade. 

Top Sport Tuesday 8 May 2024

Banyana are on the verge of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Soccer Laduma journalist, Kamogelo Motecwane joined from Loftus to preview the match against Nigeria. 

On our On The Money slot, we spoke to Varsity Cup rugby coach Mac Masina about the structures of development rugby in school and university and the role that Varsity Cup plays to produce future Springboks.

Former Spar Proteas captain, Bongi Msomi joins us as she reflects back on a successful career in netball and playing for the national team as well as her future plans post retirement. 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Tiyani Mabunda joins us as we look back at the success of the club in 2023 having won the DSTV Premiership and Africa Football League. We also look at the success of the Ladies team that have gone on to win the CAF Women's Champions League, the HollywoodBets Super League as well as the COSAFA Cup and being named the CAF Women's team of the year. 

th His Excellency Sakaria Kone, ambassador for Cote D'Ivoire in South Africa joined to give us an update on how his country is preparing and prepared for the upcoming 2023 AFCON which is set to kick off from January 13th. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to Allon Rock from Pickle Ball South Africa, a sport that is a mixture of tennis and other racquet sporting codes. In this interview we learn about the growth of the sport in South Africa as well as how people can get into the sport

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City player, Lebogang Manyama. 

The dispute with Banyana and SAFA gets broken down by Michael Abrahamson and SABC Sport Journalist Velile Mnyandu. 

Mr 50 – 0 Floyd Money Mayweather is returning to South Africa for the Motherland Tour 2023. Michael Abrahamson chat to FrontRow / Floyd Mayweather's manager Keane Anis about details of the tour. 

Michael Abrahamson is joined by SABC Cricket Analyst Hussein Manack as they chat about the drama from the encounter at Edgbaston for the 1st Ashes Test between England and Australia. 

The champ is back home and that is after Kgothatso Montjane – a Grand Slam winner , she chats to Michael Abrahamson about her success in France after winning the French Open as well as the French Riviera Open. 

On the Money this week, Michael Abrahamson chats to Event and Marketing Executive for the Hollywood Bets Durban July for Gold Circle, Stephen Marshall as he takes us through what goes into preparing for Africa's premium horse racing event as well as what fans who have never been there can expect at the 2023 edition.

Joining us on the show to talk about the Power to Youth was The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Rogers Monama as he gave details about Limpopo and how the province is made strides in being a good host of sporting events.

Michael Abrahamson is joined by former Spar Proteas player, Mampho Tsotetsi as they look ahead to how other teams are preparing for the 2023 Netball World Cup. There is also a review of the Telkom Netball League weekend

Michael Abrahamson chats to former Free State Cheetahs player, Kabamba Floors about the Currie Cup and how the Cheetahs managed to secure a home final where they will be taking on the defending champions, The Pumas

Following big announcements by the PGA and LIV Golf, Michael Abrahamson chats to golf correspondent, Garrett Johnston about the US Open and how Wyndham Clark was able to win the third major of the year, pipping the likes of Rory Mcllroy.     

Michael Abrahamson chats to eSport shoutcaster Samantha Wright about the world of eSport and why it is considered a sport and opportunities to make a living and earn money as an eSport athlete. 

Gerda Steyn breaks a 34 year old Comrades record.  Michael Abrahamson chats to ultra marathon runner, Gerda Steyn who broke a 34 year old Comrades Marathon record after she was victorious at the down run race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.       

Nuggets win first NBA title in 47 years.  Michael Abrahamson chats to basketball correspondent Junior Yele about the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA title in their 47 years of existence following a 4-1 finals win.       

Guest: Michelle Schwartzel,  Estate Manager at Community Scheme Ombud Services  SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and now speaks to Michelle Schwartzel who is an Estate Manager that is registered with CSOS

Guest: Thembelihle Mbatha, CSOS Ombud  Acting Chief  SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and caught up with Thembelihle Mbatha

Guest: Mr Lesiba Sishoka, Executive Director for Corporate Services at the Community Scheme Ombud Services SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS SABC Sports Reporter Thabiso Mosia is at the Comrades Marathon and now speaks to Mr Lesiba Sishoka 

Guest: Mr Donovan Goliath, Deputy Chair of the Board of CSOS Guest: Mtho Xulu, Board Member  SAFM is in partnership with the Community Scheme Ombud Services to create awareness about the mandate of CSOS......

Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis correspondent Michael Abrahamson looks back at the French Open final with regular contributor of the show Bruce Davidson, a tennis correspondent. 

Guest: Neil Tovey, Former Bafana Bafana captain  Following the news of Clive Barker's passing, Michael Abrahamson chats to former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey as they pay tribute to the man who was affectionately known as "The Dog".   

On our weekly legend feature, The Autobiography, Michael Abrahamson chats to silver medalist at the Olympics in 1996, Hezekiel Sepeng. 

Michael Abrahamson chats to SABC Sport Journalist as they look back at the URC final where the Stormers fell short amongst Munster and could not defend their title.

As we recap the weekend, Michael spoke to Soccer Laduma journalist, Tshepang Mailwane on the different end of season awards in the league as well as Orlando Pirates winning the Nedbank Cup.  Guest: Soccer Laduma journalist, Tshepang Mailwane

Guest; Nomsa Mahlangu, University of Johannesburg Director of Sports Our weekly feature, On The Money goes into the world of university sport and how it is run. In this conversation, Michael Abrahamson chats to Director of Sport at the University of Johannesburg, Nomsa Mahlangu

Guest: Vincent Ntunja, Cape Town Tigers Coach Michael Abrahamson is joined on the line from Kigali by Cape Town Tigers coach Vincent Ntunja ahead of the Basketball Africa League playoffs. He also shares the news of him being selected as part of the NBA Summer League

Michael Abrahamson is joined by Olympian Zandre Labuschagne - she has represented South Africa at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens – thereby making her the first female artistic gymnast to represent South Africa at the Olympics in 44 years.  

Guest: Tiyani Mabunda, former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Michael Abrahamson chats to former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Tiyani Mabunda as they pay tribute to the late Sundowns official, Alex Shakoane.      

Guest: Vincent Ntunja, Assistant coach at the Cape Town Tigers Ahead of the Basketball League Africa games in Kigali, Michael Abrahamson chats to assistant coach at the Cape Town Tigers, Vincent Ntunja on their preparation for the tournament.       

Guest; Michael Vlismas Michael Abrahamson along with Michael Vlismas pay tribute to a golfing legend in South Africa, John Bland who passed away earlier in the week. 

The Autobiography is a feature where we chat to legends of South African sport and Michael Abrahamson had a chance to chat to Dr. Ali Bacher who was a renowned cricket administrator. 

NBA Playoffs and Michael is joined by Junior Yele, as they look ahead to which team will make it to their respective conference finals.   

South Africa is going to the 2023 Cricket World Cup thanks to mother nature, Machael Abrahamson is joined by Alviro Petersen on the qualification as well as how the season has gone for the Proteas.   

Guest: Bernard Jackman, a former Ireland hooker The United Rugby Championship is getting closer to the finale and Irish teams are looking good. Michael chats with Bernard Jackman, a former Ireland hooker on the dominance of Irish rugby.   

Guest: Prince Ndiweni, F1 Correspondent On the weekend recap, Michael Abrahamson catches up with Prince Ndiweni, F1 Correspondent to look back at the Miami GP. 

Guest: Khotso Sello, Rugby correspondent  Michael Abrahamson looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with rugby correspondent Khotso Sello as well as the reappointment of John Plumtree as Sharks coach.

Guest: Eddie Leie, Former Proteas spinner Michael Abrahamson chats to former Proteas spinner, Eddie Leie on the retirement of Shabnim Ismail from international cricket and if the women's game is well developed from schools all the way to playing franchise.       

Sports news update 

Guest: Dr Ali Bacher, Former CSA President

Guest: Prince Ndlweni, F1 Correspondent

Guest: Mahlomola Morake, Centre Circle Dot Onl8ine Editor First Touch Academy emerged victorious in the first Limpopo derby of the season, played on week 11 of the 2023 Hollywood Super League We also pay attention to the clash between Tshwane University of Technology and University of Western Cape.

Sport news coverage for Friday 28th May

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked themselves into the CAF champions league semi finals after beating the Algerian based side CR Beelouizdad Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Reporte

On the Money : Padel in SA Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour Focus: 1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide 2. Number of courts available in SA 3. Cost of the sport 4. Rules of the sport 5. Scoring system 6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages? 7. Singles and doubles? 8. Extent of injuries 9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future. 10. Major competitions On the Money   : Padel in SA Guest: Paulo do Carmo - Director of the South African Padel Association and English commentator for the A1 Global Padel tour  1. Popularity of the sport in SA compared to worldwide 2. Number of courts available in SA 3. Cost of the sport 4. Rules of the sport 5. Scoring system 6. Available for men and women? And youngsters of all ages? 7. Singles and doubles? 8. Extent of injuries 9. Possibility of padel at Olympics in future. 10. Major competitions

Guest: Joe Crann – The Star Sheffield Journalist Arsenal could return to the top of the Premier League table if they can pick up a much-needed three points against Chelsea tonight.   The title shifted into Manchester City's hands in Arsenal's last outing, with Mikel Arteta's side losing 4-1 at the Etihad, making it four consecutive games without a win. After City's victory over Fulham on the weekend, Pep Guardiola's side overtook the Gunners into first, but Mikel Arteta's side could move back to the top when they face an out-of-form Chelsea.   The Blues haven't won in their last eight games across all competitions, with Frank Lampard's side 12th in the Premier League table with an extremely tough run of fixtures ahead. Arsenal have won their last three clashes against the Blues in the Premier League, with Gabriel scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win in the last meeting.    

Michael chats with SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe on the announcement by the SAFA on looking for a new broadcast partner in order to improve their revenue.         

President of Gymnastics SA, Donovan Jurgens speaks to Michael Abrahmson about the upcoming Gymnastics Africa Championships and medal prospects for South African participants.

The Recap - URC sets up a repeat of last year's final in the quarters Micheal Abrahamson chats to Cape Times and IOL sports editor, Ashfak Mohamed about  the Bulls who now eagerly awaiting their United Rugby Championship quarter-final match against the Stormers after ruthlessly taking Leinster apart with a 62-7 win.    

Charles Baloyi, SABC Sports Journalist chats to Michael Abrahamson about Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum won the men's London Marathon on Sunday in the second-fastest official time over the distance in history.     .    

The Recap - Sundowns draw first blood  Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana speaks to Michael Abrahamson after Masandawana showed they are a force to be reckoned with as they thumped CR Belouizdad 4-1 in a CAF Champions League quarter-final clash in Algiers.    

Autobiography on Topsport - Patrick Selepe (19h32 - 19h55)  On the latest episode of the Autobiography, Michael Abrahamson chats to former wheelchair tennis star, Patrick Selepe who has come leaps and bounds as an athlete. He overcame a disability at a young age and went on to be a force in the world of wheelchair tennis. 

International Polo returns to SA The Nedbank International Polo event is back and the  Inanda Polo Club in Sandton is where it will be taking place right here in Johannesburg on Saturday, 22 April. 

Guest:Harmony Tshinga,Central Gauteng Cricket coach Michael Abrahamson chats to Central Gauteng Cricket coach, Harmony Tshinga about mini-cricket celebrating 40 years and Tshinga was part of the programme when it started in 1982.       

Guest: Michael Osborn The Sunshine Tour season-ending Tour Championship at Serengeti Estates preview.          

Guest:Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa Ringside on SAFM  Decorated and leading boxing trainer in South Africa  

Guest: Joe Crann, Joe Crann from The Star Michael Abrahamson is joined by Joe Crann from The Star Sheffield and they wrap up the UEFA Champions League as teams are vying for a spot in the semis  

Michael Abrahamson chats to the founder of Cash n Sport, Nqobile Ndlovu on the effects betting has in sport as well as the pros and cons of it sponsorship, this following a decision by Premier League teams to do away with betting company on their front of jersey as sponsors. Guest: Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of cash and Sport

Guest: Stan Matthews, Supersport United CEO Micheal Abrahamson chats to Supersport United CEO, Stan Matthwes about the club's season, the appointment of Gavin Hunt and what is their target come the end of the season.

Guets: Gerda Steyn, wins the Two Oceans Marathon Gerda Steyn wins the Two Oceans Marathon. (around 19h20 - 19h30)Michael Abrahmason chats with Gerda Steyn after her Two Oceans Marathon win, which is a back to back win for the top athlete in South Africa. 

Guest:Daine Klate, Former Bafana Bafana player

On TopSport Friday we spoke to Swimming SA HPC coach Dean Priceabout the SA National Aquatic Championship and other swimming matters Guest: Dean Price, Swimming SA Coach 

Minority Sport with our guests Naveen Daries, Caitlin Rooskrantz – Olympic Gymnasts Michael Abrahamson chats to two Olymians, Naveen Daries and Caitlin Rooskrant who keep raising the SA flag high and as recent as the Tokyo Olympics, it was not different as Caitlin Rooskrantz and Naveen Daries became the first pair to represent South Africa at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition

Guest: Joyce Kungwane - Owner of TLB promotions Live boxing is back on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television and radio stations. The first boxing tournament to air live on SABC platforms will take place on the 21st of April. The tournament will be staged at the SABC’s Renaissance Centre in Auckland Park, in Johannesburg.

Guest: Cecilia Molokwane - Netball SA President  Cecilia Molokwane joined Michael on the show as they discussed preparations ahead of the upcoming Netball World Cup as well as the announcement by Netball SA with the Telkom Netball League.   

Guest: Anthony Mokoena - Volleyball SA President  Preparations are underway for this weekend's beach volleyball tournament at the North Beach in Durban. The tournament will be organized by KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball, sanctioned by Lux, and will take place over two days (15 & 16 April) on the Durban beachfront.   

  Guest: Joe Crann - The Star Sheffield football journalist Joe Crann, The Star Sheffield football journalist joined us to preview the Champions League quarter final fixtures.   

Guest: Liz Katz - On the Money feature  Managing Director at Speedcubes.co.za joined us to give us information on a new sport, speed cubes that sees people go head to head on solving a rubric cube. 

Guest: OG Molefe from Augusta Following a disciplined weekend, Jon Ramh wears the green jacket after winning the 87th Masters as a 4th Spaniard to do so, Michael chats to OG Molefe from Augusta to get the inside info

Guest:  Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach Banyana played a friendly against Serbia, and coach Nthabeleng Modiko, UJ Ladies team coach breaks down how the fightback from the team came about and the plan to perform well at the upcoming World Cup.

Guest: Khotso Sello, rugby correspondent,  Micheal chats to rugby correspondent, Khotso Sello about the SA teams in the Champions Cup and how we have our teams compete against their European counterparts. 

Guest: Marquis Johns, NY Fight Writer  NY Fight Writer Marquis Johns spoke to us about the undisputed world title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko confirmed for Las Vegas on May 20

Guest: Ross Tucker, Sports Scientist  We got the views of leading Sports Scientist Ross Tucker following new rules that were announced by World Athletics last Thursday impacting transgender women athletes and banning some from competing in female track and field events  

Guest: Howard Goldberg, WBF president We spoke to WBF president Howard Goldberg following the sanctioning body's convention that was held in Cape Town recently

We spoke to the daughter of former world champion Thulani “Sugarboy” Malinga, Nomfundo Malinga who is the CEO and promoter at Sugaboy Promotions. She staged her first tournament in KZN last weekend. The former WBC title holder was also part of the conversation Guest: Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga, Former World Boxing Champion Guest: Nomfundo Malinga, CEO and Promoter at Sugaboy Promotions 

Guest: Hendrick Mokganyetsi, Former SA 400m sprinter Former SA 400m sprinter Hendrick Mokganyetsi reflected on Day 1 of Athletic South Africa's Senior Track and Field Championships currently taking place in Potchefstroom.  

SA FM Sport On came live from the Orlando Stadium where Bafana Bafana were playing Liberia in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match ended in a 2-2 draw and Sport On host Thabiso Mosia spoke to SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu, former Wits goalkeeper Jacob Mokasi as well as Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sports Reporter Guest: Jacob Mokasi, Former Wits Goalkeeper Guest: Teboho Moloi, Orlando Pirates legend

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARpost Senior Reporter FARPost Senior Reporter Ofhani Munyai explained the bizarre story of Marumo Gallants officials being stuck in Lybia after the club's management allegedly failing to pay for accommodation.  

Guest: Matthew Sates, SA swimming sensation SA swimming sensation Matthew Sates talked to us about his nomination for SA Sports Star of the year at the SA Sports Awards that takes place on Saturday

Guest: Anthony Laffor, former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international  We spoke to former Mamelodi Sundowns winger and Liberia international Anthony Laffor who is back in South Africa with the Liberian national team ahead of Friday's AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana at Orlando Stadium. Laffor confirmed to SA FM Sport On that he has retired from playing the game and has taken up a role at the football association in Liberia.

Guest:  David Notoane, South African National U-23 football team coach We spoke to the South African National U-23 football team coach David Notoane. His side played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo Brazzaville. The return leg is in Congo on Monday. SABC Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu also reflected on the game.

Guest:  Nonceba Kontsiwe, MEC for Sport Gues: Ace Sidinile The department of sport in the Eastern Cape honoured the great Happyboy Mgxaji with a wreath laying ceremony at his gravesite on Human Rights Day. We spoke to the MEC for Sport Nonceba Kontsiwe and Ace Sidinile

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing  Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing Jamie Bourne gave us the latest on Tyson Fury's proposed fight against Oleksandr Usyk with reports in the UK saying saying deal for the fight is off.

Guest: Sports Editor at Citizen TV Mike Okinyi Sports Editor at Citizen TV Mike Okinyi gave us the latest on Kenyan motor rally driver Maxine Wahome who was on Wednesday charged with murder over the death of her boyfriend, a day after she was found fit to stand trial

Guest: Chad Klate, SABC Sport Reporter  SABC Sport Reporter Chad Klate gave insight into the Bafana Bafana squad that will face Liberia in back to back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Guest:  Walter Mokoena, Founder and CEO of MySportsBook App Founder and CEO of MySportsBook App Walter Mokoena looked back at former minister of sports Nathi Mthethwa's tenure in the portfolio before being replaced by Zizi Kodwa. Mokoena was a special advisor to Mthethwa during his term in office

SANABO have sent three female boxers to the 2023 IBA World Championships taking place in New Delhi, India. We spoke to coach Mlandeli Mngqibisa as well as the three boxers Lethokuhle Sibisi, Thandolwethu Mathiba and Phiwokuhle Mnguni who is commonwealth games bronze medalist. Their organisation's president Siyabulela Mkwalo also joined the conversation. Guest 1: Mlandeli Mngqibisa, Boxing Coach  Guest 2: Lethokuhle Sibisi, SA Boxer Guest 3: Thandolwethu Mathiba, SA Boxer Guest 4: Phiwokuhle Mnguni, commonwealth games bronze medalist We also spoke to Former two-weight world champion Thomas “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen after he cruised to first-round stoppage win over Ugandan Musa Ntege.  Guest:  Thomas “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen, Former two-weight world champion 

Guest: Karen Drobes ,writer, activist and owner of Lewes FC The English government has pledged over £600 million in funding over the next two academic years into women's football. This comes after Lionesses' triumph at the womens Euro 2022 and the team's EURO legacy to get young girls playing football at school was granted by the government. We spoke to Karen Drobes who is a writer, activist and owner of Lewes FC

Guest: Rob Walter, Proteas ODI head coach We spoke to Rob Walter as he officially starts his tenure as Proteas ODI head coach when South Africa takes on West Indies in a three-match one-day international series starting in East London on Thursday.  

Guest: Duncan Crowie, South Africa's national U-17 football head coach  We spoke to South Africa's national U-17 football head coach Duncan Crowie after he announced a list of players for a camp that will be used to select the final squad for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria next month.

Guest: Ed Aarons, Guardian Sports Writer and Desk Editor  Guardian Sports Writer and Desk Editor Ed Aarons talked to us about the Gary Lineker being suspended by the BBC from presenting Match of the Day following his comments criticising the UK government's new asylum policy which he compared to Nazi-era Germany.

Guest: Mathews Mpete, Daily Sun Sports Editor We hosted former Daily Sun Sports Editor Mathews Mpete to find out more about him leaving the newspaper after 17 years and the paper's decision to close the sports department  

Zaire Wade, son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade spoke to us about signing for the Cape Town Tigers to play in the Basketball Africa League. Former LA Lakers assistant coach Rasheed Hazzard was also in studio with us. Guest: Zaire Wade, son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade Guest:  Rasheed Hazzard, Former LA Lakers assistant coach

Guest:  Thapelo Morena, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana winger We spoke to Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Morena ahead of his team's CAF Champions League clash against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.

Guest: Gift Bholo, Boxer Guest: Sechaba Mabuya, Gift Bholo's trainer Guest: Kaizer Mabuza, President Mozambique Boxing Promoters Association We spoke to Gift Bholo who is on his way to Russia to fight Emir Basirov. Bholo's trainer Sechaba Mabuya also joined the conversation to talk about their preparations. We spoke to former boxer Kaizer Mabuza about his role as President of the Mozambique Boxing Promoters Association and also reflected on his career.

Guest: John Dobson, Stormers coach   We spoke to Stormers coach John Dobson after his side were crowned URC SA Shield champions. 

Guest: Robin-Duke Madlala, iDiski Times' KwaZulu-Natal-based journalist.  Richards Bay have confirmed that captain Siphamandla Mtolo has died after collapsing during a training session. We spoke to Robin-Duke Madlala who is iDiski Times' KwaZulu-Natal-based journalist.

Guest:  Shukri Conrad, Proteas coach We spoke to Proteas coach Shukri Conrad ahead of the second test against West Indies. 

Guest: Aaron Mokoena, English Premier League legend  English Premier League legend Aaron Mokoena who played for Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth looked back at Manchester United's humiliating 7-0 defeat to Liverpool.  

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Senior Reporter SABC Sport Senior Reporter Velile Mnyandu reviewed the weekend's PSL action with us.      

Guest: Avon Middleton, Top Gear South Africa Publisher Publisher for Top Gear South Africa Avon Middleton reviewed the opening race of the new F1 season that got underway in Bahrain.

Guest: Dan Malesela, Orlando Pirates and mamelodi Sundowns coach It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Dan Malesela.

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing  Guest: Zandile Malinga,  Boxing Promoter  Guest: Erick Sithole, Boxing South Africa Acting CEO Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing Jamie Bourne reflects on Ilunga Makabu's loss to Badou Jack in what was a WBC Cruiserweight World Title match. Boxing Promoter Zandile Malinga talked about her tournament which honoured the late Simiso Buthelezi who died last year. Buthelezi made international news after his fight against Siphesihle Mntungwa was stopped when he appeared to shadow box an invisible opponent and later died of brain injuries. Boxing South Africa Acting CEO Erick Sithole spoke to us about a number of issues including the suspension of Jay4Joy Promotions boss Jacob Mnisi over the fiasco of Floyd Mayweather's failed visit to South Africa.

Guest:  Bradley Grobler, SuperSport United striker We spoke to SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler who scored his 100th career goal in the PSL.

Guest: Jim White, Columnist at Telegraph  Columnist at Telegraph Jim White spoke to us about Manchester United ending a six-year drought for silverware after they won the league cup against Newcastle United on Sunday

Guest: Katleho Mashego, Former Orlando Pirates Striker Former Orlando Pirates striker Katleho Mashego reflected on the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Amakhosi won the encounter 1-0 to claim the bragging rights at FNB Stadium.

Guest: Ayabonga Khaka, Proteas Women's fast bowler We spoke Proteas Women’s fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka to reflect on the T20 world cup where they lost to Australia in the final. 

Guest: Michelle Moganedi, Sports Women of The Year (Living with disability) We profile SA Wheelchair Basketball player Michelle Moganedi

Guest: Amir Fahmy, Egypt Sports Reporter We also place focus on the upcoming CAF Champions league clash between arch rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Al-Ahly. We are joined by Amr Fahmy, Egypt Sports Reporter  

Guest: Nonhlanhla Shongwe, Thulani Cele's aunt Tonight  we revisit the story of ThulaniCele who went missing in Georgia after going for trials. We got an updated from Thulani's family where they confirmed that Thulani is serving his one-year six months sentence in Georgia. Thulani Cele  pleaded guilty to charges of cellphone theft that he was accused of.

Guest: Moffat Qithi, Former CEO of Boxing SA Guest: Gugulethu Madlanga, Madlanga and Partners Inc Attorneys Guest: Damian Durandt, Junior Makabu Trainer  Tonight on #BoxingWednesdsay  we look ahead to #Makabu v Badou Jack. Boxing SA loses another court case and has again been ordered to reinstate CEO Moffat Qithi

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARPost senior football writer Tonight on SAFMSportOn we'll find out more about the fight that broke out during All Stars and Polokwane City game. We in conversation with FARPost senior football writer Ofhani Munyai who gave us details about this fight.

Guest: Iain Banner, co-founder and chairperson of e-Movement We spoke co-founder and chairperson of e-Movement, Iain Banner about the upcoming Formula E World Championship in Cape Town.

Guest: Scott Chickelday, Former Orlando Pirates Striker and Finishing Coach We spoke to former Orlando Pirates finishing coach Scott Chickelday about his short stay at the Buccaneers before moving back to the UK    

Guest: Khanyisa Tshwaku, Sport24 and SABC commentator and  analyst

Guest: Sinesipho Mali, SABC Sports analyst and National Youth team analyst We reflected on CAF football and domestic competition. On SAFM sport On Thabiso Mosia is in conversation with  Sinesipho Mali.

Guest: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi, Sports editor at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Former Ghanaian midfielder Christian Atsu has been found dead under rubble. On SAFM Sport on we get update from Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi, who is Sports Editor at Ghana  Broadcasting Corporation

Guest:  Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sports24 Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst Sports24 Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst Khanyiso Tshwaku looked at the talking points from the Proteas squad that has been selected to play West Indies with Lungi Ngidi dropped.

Guest: Dinesha Devnarain, former Proteas women's all-rounder   It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone and we were in conversation with former Proteas women's all-rounder Dinesha Devnarain.

Guest: Buhle Mkhwanazi,Former Bidvest Wits defender and Bafana Bafana internationaFormer Bidvest Wits defender and Bafana Bafana international Buhle Mkhwanazi joined Thabiso Mosia in studio to expand more on his decision to reveal how much he earned at Wits and why he took the decision not to get vaccinated while on books of SuperSport United.

Guest: Hilton Moreeng,Proteas Women’s coach Proteas Women’s coach Hilton Moreeng spoke to us about their upcoming game against Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

We spoke to Shereen Hunter who explained their recent trip to Mozambique as the Gauteng Boxing Promoters Association despite being dissolved by The National Professional Promoters Association in December. Guest: Shereen Hunter, Boxing Promoter

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies are not happy with SA Rugby's decision to withdraw an invitation to Israeli rugby team Tel Aviv Heat  to play in the Mzansi Challenge. We spoke to the board's Vice President Zev Kengrel as well as the Director of Rugby at Tel Aviv Kevin Musikanth. Guest: Zev Kengrel, Vice President  Guest: Kevin Musikanth, Director of Rugby at Tel Aviv

Guest:  Efe Unur, Executive Sports Producer at TRT World  Guest: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi, who is Sports Editor at Ghana  Broadcasting Corporation.  We got the latest on the rescue mission to find Ghana international Christian Atsu. The former Chelsea midfielder is still missing nine days after the earthquake in Turkey that has left him trapped under the rubble. We spoke the Executive Sports Producer at TRT World Efe Unur as well as Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi who is Sports Editor at Ghana  Broadcasting Corporation.

Guest: Vincent Rammoni,  Dondol coach Dondol Stars caused the biggest upset in round 32 of the Nedbank Cup by knocking out former champions SuperSport United. We spoke to their coach Vincent Rammoni.

Guest: Marcia Letsoalo, Former Player Proteas Women's national cricket team suffered a shock three-run defeat to Sri Lanka at Newlands last Friday in their opening game of the T20 World Cup and former player Marcia Letsoalo helped us review the game.

Guest: linebacker Ezra Butler, American football  Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions following a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Former American football linebacker Ezra Butler helped us review the final.

Guest: Steve Evans, Former South African Indoor Hockey captain and OlympianFormer South African Indoor Hockey captain and Olympian Steve Evans spoke to us about the current Indoor Hockey World Cup taking place in South Africa.  

Guest: Bruce Davidson, tennis analyst We reflected on the South African tennis team going down 4-1 to Luxembourg in their Davis Cup World Group II playoff in Esch-sur-Alzette at the weekend. The result means South Africans are relegated to Regional Group III events to be played later this year. We spoke to tennis analyst Bruce Davidson.

Guest: Neo Mothiba, Former South African Basketball national team captain LeBron James has become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. James hit 38 points in Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder to surpass Abdul-Jabbar's mark of 38,387. We spoke to Former South African Basketball national team captain Neo Mothiba ahead of the game.

Guest:Themba Mnguni, Mamelodi Sundowns legend and Bafana Bafana international  It's Flashback Friday where we celebrate our sporting icons of years gone by and we were in conversation with Mamelodi Sundowns legend and Bafana Bafana international Themba Mnguni. 

Guest: Victor Rakhale, family spokesperson  Guest: Gavin Lane, former Pirates teammate  We remembered the late Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend John Moeti who passed away on Monday following a short illness. We spoke to the family spokesperson Victor Rakhale and former Pirates teammate Gavin Lane.

Guest: Misheck Makora, Daily Sun Journalist Daily Sun Journalist Misheck Makora detailed what happened to Stellenbosch FC youngster Oswin Andries who died of stab wounds on Sunday. 

Guest: Faf du Plessis, former Proteas captain  We spoke to former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis about his book 'Through Fire' which is a no-holds-barred autobiography offering insight into his upbringing and being a leader of the South African cricket national team.

Guest:  Akani Simbine, South Africa’s sprint king We spoke to South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine about launching his foundation and his goals for the athletic calendar year.

We looked at the local transfer deadline day with SABC Senior Sport Reporter Velile Mnyandu as well as the latest transfer news in Europe with the Guardian sports writer and desk editor Ed Aarons. Guest:  Velile Mnyandu, SABC Senior Sport Reporter

We spoke to Proteas all-rounder Wayne Parnell ahead of the third and final ODI match against England on Wednesday where South Africa has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. Guest: Wayne Parnell, Proteas all-rounder

Guest: Augusto Palacios, Youth coach  We discussed Lyle Foster's move to Burnley with youth coach Augusto Palacios. The former Orlando Pirates coach is credited with discovering Foster at an early age

Guest: Jeff Coetzee, Australian Open with tennis coach  We reflected on the Australian Open with tennis coach Jeff Coetzee.

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARPost Senior Reporter  FARPost Senior Reporter Ofhani Munyai gave us insight into what's happening at relegation-threatened Marumo Gallants after head coach Dan Malesela and his technical director Harris Cheou were put on "special leave" following a run of poor results

Guest:Justin Kemp, former Proteas all-rounder  We looked back at the South Africa's ODI series win over England with former Proteas all-rounder Justin Kemp.

Guest: Will Lancaster, Freelance Sports Journalist  Guest: Augusto Palacios, former Orlando Pirates coach is credited with discovering Foster at an early age

Guest: Omar Henry, former Proteas and Scotland international  We got the thoughts of former Proteas and Scotland international Omar Henry after Aaron Phangiso was suspended for his bowling action while playing for The Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 competition.

We were in conversation with two prominent South African boxing promoters Lebo Mahoko and Colin Nathan. We discussed the issue of how boxers get paid and the claim by former world champion Xolisani Ndogeni that some promoters give boxers the short end of the stick when it comes to international by paying them peanuts. Guest: Lebo Mahoko,South African boxing promoter  Guest: Colin Nathan, South African boxing promoter

We discussed broadcast rights in South Africa and why the SABC has approached the Competition Commission with Michael Markovitz who is the Head of GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank and former SABC board member in what was part two of the conversation Guest: Michael Markovitz, Head of GIBS Media Leadership   

Guest: Nontle Gwavu,Former Netball player We also looked back at the Netball Quad Series with former player Nontle Gwavu. 

Guest: John Dobson, Stormers Head coach  We spoke to Stormers head coach John Dobson after they reached the last 16 round of the Heineken Champions Cup.

Guest: Sphiwe Mkhonza, Former Kaizer Chiefs defender , Football analyst We reflected on the weekend that was in the DSTV Premiership with former Kaizer Chiefs defender and SABC Sport Analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza. . 

Guest: Simnikiwe Mdaka, former team player  We looked ahead to the Netball Quad Series with former national team player Simnikiwe Mdaka

Guest:  Shukri Conrad, New Proteas Test coach We spoke to new Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad about his appointment and found out more about his career on Flashback Friday.

Guest: Sandile Zungu, Amazulu President We spoke to AmaZulu President Sandile Zungu about the first half of the season and their expectations under inexperienced coach Romain Folz.

Guest: Aaron Mubanga, Editor-in chief at Zambianfootball.co.zm Aaron Mubanga who is Editor in Chief for Zambianfootball.co.zm gave us more insight on Kaizer Chiefs new striker Christian Saile Basomboli. The 22-year-old Congolese joins Amakhosi on three-and-a-half year deal from Zambian club Nchanga Rangers.    

Open line: South Africans remembering  the former world boxing champion Gerrie Coetzee  who succumbed to cancer last week. 

Guest: Xolisani Ndogeni, Former world boxing champion   Former world boxing champion Xolisani Ndogeni spoke to us about challenges facing current boxers and why they don't have medical insurance in case of career-ending injuries while inside the ring

Guest: Jim White, Author and  Columnist at Telegraph We reviewed the English Premiership season so far with Jim White who is a Columnist at the Telegraph.

Guest: Ponga Liwewe, former Zambia Football Association Genaral Secretary  We spoke to former Zambia Football Association Genaral Secretary Ponga Liwewe about Enock Mwepu who is hospital after taking ill while while in his native country. The 25-year-old was forced to retire from football in last year because of a hereditary heart condition.

Guest:  Anton van Loggerenberg, South African Hockey Indoor National team Goalkeeper We spoke to the South African Hockey Indoor National team Goalkeeper Anton van Loggerenberg about the upcoming hockey world cup taking place in South Africa.

Guest: Marks Maponyane, Kaizer Chiefs legend  Kaizer Chiefs legend Marks Maponyane reflected on his former club's humiliating 4-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the DSTV Premiership last Friday.

Guest:Enoch Nkwe, Director of Cricket at Cricket South Africa We spoke to the Director of Cricket at Cricket South Africa Enoch Nkwe after Rob Walter and Shukri Conrad were officially announced as the Proteas new head coaches. 

Guest: Michael Markovitz, Head of GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank and former SABC board member

Guest: Mike Okinyi, Sports Editor at Citizen TV  talked to us about Kenya's response to a spate of doping cases for their athletes.As of November, 55 Kenyan athletes had been banned and eight provisionally suspended, according to the AIU, an independent body established by World Athletics to combat doping

Guest:Bruce Davidson, Tennis Analyst

Guest: Tim Sukazi,  TS Galaxy President TS Galaxy President Tim Sukazi joined us in studio to expand more on why he's calling for change at the PSL where Golden Arrows boss Mato Madlala has been the league's acting CEO since 2015. Sukazi also touched on their recent trip to Europe and targets for the rest of the season.

Guest: Dr David Kilpatrick, New York Cosmos Historian   We spoke to New York Cosmos Historian Dr David Kilpatrick spoke to us about the impact of the late Pele on American football where he played alongside the great Jomo 'The Black Prince' Sono.

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku,Sports24 Reporter  Sports24 Reporter Khanyiso Tshwaku spoke to us about Jurie Roux officially leaving SA Rugby after 12 years as CEO.

Guest: Robin-Duke Madlala , iDiski Times Journalist  iDiski Times Journalist Robin-Duke Madlala explained why he has been banned from attending Golden Arrows matches. 

Guest: Danny Jordaan, SAFA president   We spoke to SAFA president Danny Jordaan to find out if the association is considering renaming a stadium after the late Pele. Cape Verde has become the first African country to name a stadium after Pele following a request by Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Owner of Nielsen Sports SA and Capitalize Media Kelvin Watt spoke to us about Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia and what it means to football in the Middle East Guest: Kelvin Watt, Owner of Nielsen Sports SA and Capitalize Media 

We spoke to SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt about his team's impressive form. Matsatsantsa are second on the DSTV Premiership log behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns after 14 games Guest: Gavin Hunt, SuperSport United head coach   

Head of Content at Wisden India Abhishek Mukherjee gave us an update on Rishabh Pant who was involved in a car accident recently. Guest: Abhishek Mukherjee, Head of Content at Wisden India 

Guest: Siphatho Handi, former promoter  Guest: Faith Mjolo, Mfusi's aunt Guest: Jimlongo Monwabisi, Founder of Inksport Former IBO International and WBF Intercontinental boxing champion Mfusi Maxhayi has been tragically shot and killed in Mdantsane on Monday. We spoke to Founder of Inksport Jimlongo Monwabisi who broke the story, Mfusi's aunt Faith Mjolo and his former promoter Siphatho Handi.

Guest: Marquis Johns, Boxing Writer NY FIGHTS Boxing Writer Marquis Johns previewed the big fight between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Hector Luis Garcia.   

Guest: Omar Henry, Cricket legend

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sports24 Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst 

Guest: Siphiwe Mkhonza, Former Kaizer Chiefs defender and SABC Sport Analyst 

Guest: Thomas Kwenaite, legendary reporter Guest: Dr Kaizer Motaung, Kaizer Chiefs Chairman  We remembered Brazil football legend Pele who passed on last Thursday following a long battle with cancer.

Guest: Chadley, Son of late Nigel Dixon Guest: Sturu Pasiya, former Bush Bucks owner We paid tribute to former Bush Bucks goalkeeper and coach Nigel Dixon who passed on after a long battle with cancer.

Guest: Ryan Rickelton,  Lions battter  We spoke to Lions battter Ryan Rickelton who has been in top form. The 26-year-old has scored two centuries in the 4-Day Series and added another two in the One-Day Cup for Lions following his omission from the Proteas squad touring Australia. 

Guest: Francisco Aure, Argentina sports journalist 

Guest: Jeremy Smith, French football writer  

Guest:Alviro Petersen, former Proteas batter 

Guest:Siyabonga Nomvethe, Kaizer Chiefs legend and former Bafana Bafana striker  

Guest:Arnold Nododile, J4Joy CEO 

Guest: Letladi Madubanya, former SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits and Baroka FC midfielder 

Guest: Juraj Vrdoljak, Croatia

Guest: Luxolo September, Head of Broadcast and Commercial at CAF

Guest: Ross van Reenen, Cheetahs CEO  

Guest: Kelsey Trainor, Lawyer and Sports Writer   

Guest: Sipho Mashego,  J4Joy Head of Boxing  Guest: Ace Sidinile,  boxing trainer 

Guest: Gavin Crookes, Tennis SA President

Guest: Hans Vonk, Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper 

Guest:  Lunga Kupiso, Bulls Communications Manager

 Guest:Jim White, Telegragh Columnist  Guest:Jeremy Smith, French football writer 

Guest:Roger Feutmba, Mamelodi Sundowns legend and former Cameroon international 

Guest: Mike Greenaway, Multimedia Journalist at IOL 

SA FM Sport On broadcast live from the Extreme Fighting Championship’s milestone event, EFC 100 in Paulshof Johannesburg. The main event of the evening featured Zimbabwe's Nicholas Hwende who was defended his belt against the former Flyweight and Bantamweight champion, Nkazimulo Zulu of South Africa.

Guest: Arnold Nododile, J 4 Joy CEO Guest: Khanyile Bulana, Boxer Guest:Jamie Bourne, UK Boxing writer

Guest: Lawrence Sephaka, Former Springbok prop 

 Guest: Bambe Wanneh Giovanni,  Football Writer

Guest: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamfi, Sports Editor at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation 

Guest: George Koumantarakis, football legend

Guest: Given Ntsako, Betting Analyst at Betxchange   

Guest: Ronwen Williams, Bafana Bafana Captain and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper  

Guest: Abdul Ebrahim,  SAFA head of referees .

Guest: Sabelo Ngebiyana, Boxer

Guest: Khalid Galant , CEO of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Guest: Mlamli Tengimfene, Zolani Tete's manager Former WBO bantamweight champion Zolani Tete faces a possible four-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance around the time of his fourth-round knockout of Jason Cunningham on July 2 in London.    

 Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku , Sports24 Reporter

Guest:Owen da Gama,former Bafana Bafana coach 

 Guest: Amr Fahmy, Sports reporter

Guest: Dave Nosworthy, Cricket coach 

Guest 1: Kennedy Mweene, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Guest 2: Mlungisi Mbunjana, TS Galaxy midfielder

Guest: Xolisani "Nomeva" Ndongeni, Boxer

Guest: Gugulethu Madlanga, Qithi's lawyer of Madlanga & Partners Inc Attorneys The Labour Court dismissed Boxing South Africa’s application to review the decision of the CCMA, which ruled in of former CEO Moffat Qithi. He was fired by the boxing regulatory body following a disciplinary hearing in 2015. Qithi won his case against BSA in 2018 and the CCMA ordered that he be paid R3,9 million plus interest and also be reinstated as CEO.

Guest: Chriselda  Lewis, SABC Sport Senior reporter  

Guest: Ed Aarons, Guardian sports writer and desk editor 

Guest:Jerry Tshabalala, Mamelodi Sundowns ladies head coach 

Guest: Cecilia Molokwane, Netball SA President  

Guest: Mike Greenaway, Multimedia Journalist at IOL Sport 

Guest:  Lifa Gqosha, Kaizer Chiefs legend

 Rulani Mokwena,  Mamelodi Sundowns coach 

Guest: Jackson Chauke and Phumelele Cafu, Boxers

 Guest: Bruno Pereira, Boxing trainer 

Guest: Kermit Erasmus, Orlando Pirates striker

Guest: Omphile Ramela, Former cricketer Guest: Zaahier Adams, Senior Sport Reporter 

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sports 24 Reporter  

Guest:Charles Baloyi, SABC Sport Reporter 

Guest: Malibongwe Maketa, newly appointed interim head coach for South Africa

Guest: Merlin Naicker , GE of Video Entertainment Sport at SABC Guest:  Luthando Jack, Boxing SA Chairperson Guest: Ayanda Matiti, chairman of the National Professional Boxing Promoters Association  The SABC and Boxing South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding that will restore the sport to its former glory through coverage on the South African public broadcaster.

Guest: Thembisa Mile, founder Donald Mathipa 

Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARPost Reporter. 

Guest: David Notoane, South Africa’s Under-23 football team coach . We spoke to South Africa’s Under-23 football team coach David Notoane. His team is one step away from reaching the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations following the 0-0 draw against Togo in second leg of their second round tie but win the game on away goals rule    

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Senior Sports Reporter at Sport24 and SABC Sport Analyst  

Guest:  Lifa Gqosha, Kaizer Chiefs legend.

Guest: Innocent Mayoyo, Pirates legendary goalkeeper      

Guest:Omar Henry, former cricketer  

Guest: Lwazi Dlamini, Sports Editor for Rubicon Media Group to 

Guest: Eric Simons ,South African cricket coach and former cricketer. 

Guest: Nhlanhla Ndlovu, UJ Head of Physiotherapist Guest:Simone Conley, Biokineticist and Physical Trainer.

Guest: Alex Bapela,  Mamelodi Sundowns legend  

Guest: Miguel Timm, Orlando Pirates midfielder 

Guest: Vincent Barnes 

Guest: Ashfak Mohamed 

We spoke to Lerato Dlamini and his trainer Colin Nathan following the trip to the UK where Dlaminin lost on points to Jazza Dickens in Liverpool.   Guest: Lerato Dlamini  Guest:Colin Nathan

Guest: Jeremy Smith, French Football Writer  

Guest:  Vela Khumalo,SA U-20 interim coach

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Reporter 

Guest: Sinesipho Mali, SABC Sport Analyst 

Guest: Mike Greenway, Multimedia Journalist  

Guest: Stephen Mokoka, he successfully defended his Sanlam Cape Town Marathon title.

Guest: Jomo Biyela, Richards Bay owner 

Guest: Paul Delport, Former Bok Women’s Sevens coach   

Guest: Ayanda Matiti, Newly elected chairman of the National Professional Boxing Promoters Association 

 Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing. 

Guest: Dr Crosby Mulungwa, The Athletic Guest:Andy Naylor, UK Brighton Correspondent  Guest:Andrew Kamanga, Zambian FA President 

Guest: Avon Middleton, Publisher Top Gear South Africa

Guest: Monde Zondeki, Former Proteas fast bowler

Guest: Faith Nokuthula, Banyana Banyana new recruit and Blackburn Rovers defender  

Guest: Ntombizanele Situ, Situ is the first black South African to win Paralympic gold at the 2000 Sydney Games and two-time world javelin champion.    

Guest: Bulela Mkandawire, Brand and sponsorship manager at Engen

 Guest: Pholetsi Mosek, Cricket SA CEO 

Guest: Alan Toweel Jnr 

Guest: Lusanda Komanisi,  new SA lightweight champion after his win over Tshifhiwa Munyai.         

Guest:Stanton Fredericks, former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder  about life after football and got his thoughts on youth football.

Guest: Willie Mtolo, SA Athletics legend  remembered the late and former comrades winner Sam Tshabalala. 

Guest: Lucky Lekgwathi, MTN8 semi-finals with Orlando Pirates legend 

Guest: Alviro Peterson, former Proteas star

We also previewed what's coming up at Macufe festival with Lebo Lehoko

 Guest: Moruti Mathalane, former world champion 

Guest: Nhlanhla Ndlovu,Head of Physiotherapist at UJ 

Guest: Steward Masela, Marketing, brand and sponsorship specialist  

 Guest: Lyle Lakay, Cape Town City Left-back  

Guest: Diphetogo "Dipsy" Selolwane, South African football legend

Guest: Omphile Ramela, former cricketer   

Guest 1: Priddy Ugly, Artist and Entertainer  Guest 2: Cassper Nyovest, Musician and Entertainer 

Guest: Mafa Bavuma, Umhlobo Wenene FM president     

Guest: Nkareng Matshe, Sowetan Sports Editor  

Guest: Bobby Motaung, Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager 

Guest: Phumlani Mkhize  former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs

Guest: Mihlali Mayambela, younger brother of former Orlando Pirates midfielder Mark Mayambela

Guest: Jeff Coetzee, Renowned tennis coach and former player  gave us his thoughts on Roger Federer's retirement from the game. 

Guest: Melusi Buthelezi, TS Galaxy goalkeeper  Guest: Greg Etafia, Goalkeeper coach at TS Galaxy 

Guest: Pontsho Madumo of Cream Sports Management 

We spoke to Tshifhiwa “Atomic Spider” Munyai who will defend his South African lightweight title against the 32-year-old Lusanda “The Mexican” Komanisi on Saturday. 

Former world champion Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndongeni clarified his comments from the Gauteng Boxing Convention where he said that only two promotions companies are credible and the rest are 'gambling' with their careers. 

We previewed the trilogy between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin taking place on Saturday night  in Las Vegas. Boxing Writer Marquis Johns was our guest.

Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis Analyst 

Guest: Sinesipho Mali, former Kaizer Chiefs performance analyst and technical scout 

Guest: Ashfak Mohamed, Cape Sports Editor at IOL    

Guest: Sizwe Mbebe, Event organizer German Bundesliga anchor 

Guest: Dale Benkenstein, Former Proteas All-rounder  

Guest: Siviwe 'Chippa' Mpengesi, Chippa United chairman     

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sports24 Senior Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst 

Guest: Victor Mpitsang, Proteas convenor of selectors  

Guest: Chad Klate, SABC Sport Reporter    

Guest: Sivenathi Nontshinga, New IBF light-flyweight world champion   

Guest: Mandla Tshabalala, Legal expert and director at PMT Incorporated  

Guest: Jeremy Smith, French Football Writer    

 Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis Analyst   

Guest: Harris Chueu, Marumo Gallants Technical Director               

 Guest: Hennie le Roux, Rugby legend  

 Guest: Ofhani Munyai, FARPost Senior Reporter  

Guest: Conrad Jantjes,  former Bok international 

We spoke to Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune after his heroics in the MTN8 penalty shoot-out win over Stellenbosch FC. 

Guest: Dr Crosby Mulungwa and Head of Physiotherapist at UJ Nhlanhla Ndlovu. 

Guest 1:  Joyce Kungwane, Top female promoter Guest 2:  Colleen McAulands, Manager 

We spoke to Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana after he won the 95th edition of the ultra-marathon from only his second start in the race.We also spoke to Joseph Ndlovu who proposed to his partner Prudence during the race. 

We discussed Mamelodi Sundowns' loan policy after SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt let out his frustration at not being able to use Grant Magerman and Ricardo Goss who are both loaned from their neighbours.

Guest 1:Kyle de Klerk - Director of Sport at ESPN.  Guest 2: Gary Rathbone - SABC Sport General Manager.  Guest 3: Joyce Kungwane - Director at TLB Boxing Promotions.  Guest 4: Deejay Kriel former IBF mini-flyweight world champion.  Guest 5: Monica Mkandla - female boxer   

 Guest: Mpumelelo Nyoka, Respected lawyer

Guest: John Comitis, Cape Town City chairman    

 Cecilia Molokwane, President of Netball South Africa  

 Guest: Amr Fahmy, Sports Reporter   

Guest: Nonhlanhla Shongwe , Thulani Cele's Aunt  

Guest: Ed Aarons,The Guardina Deputy News Editor  

Guest: Rowyn James, Race director of the comrades 

 Guest: Anrich Nortje, Proteas fast bowler        

Guest: Barry Lambson,  former cricket umpire

Guest: Farhaan Behardien,  Former Proteas batsman            

Guest: Joe Morrison, Live football anchor  

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing        

Guest: Eric Sithole, Boxing SA acting CEO  

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, SABC Sport Analyst 

Guest: Ramahlwe Mphahlele, New AmaZulu defender 

Guest: Jamie Wall, New Zealand Freelance Journalist 

Guest: Rulani Mokwena, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach 

 Guest:Jaque Fourie, Former Springbok 

Guest: Ilana Kloss, is a former professional tennis player, tennis coach, and former commissioner of World TeamTennis, from 2001-2021. She was the World's No. 1 ranked doubles player in 1976, World No. 19 in singles in 1979.   

Guests 1: Rudi Koertzen Jr, son of the late umpire.  Guest 2: Barry Lambson: Former umpire

Guest: Sead Ramović, TS Galaxy coach 

Guest: Phiwokuhle Mnguni , first South African female boxer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games.     

 Guest: Mbali Zantsi , Boxing promoter.  

Guest: Lara van Niekerk, Swimming athlete at Commonwealth Games 

Guest: Erica Ayala, New York-based Journalist                  

 Guest: Caitlin Rooskrantz, SA gymnast

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Sport Senior Reporter 

Guest: Katlego Mashego, Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates striker   

Guest: Bolla Conradie, Former Springbok scrumhalf     

Guest: Hlompo Kekana, former Mamelodi Sundowns captain 

Guest: Conrad Jantjies,Former Springboks fullback  helped us preview the first test between South Africa and New Zealand.

Guest: Kaizer Motaung Junior, Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director 

Guest: Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndongeni, Former world champion

Guest: Phiwokuhle Mnguni, Team South Africa female boxer at the Commonwealth Games. 

Guest: Hlompo Kekana, Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain 

Guest: Gary Rathbone , SABC Sport General Manager 

Guest: Keshav Maharaj , Proteas stand-in captain 

Guest:  Rob Moore, Benni McCarthy's representative   Guest: Rahman Osman, football writer  

Guest: Veda, Caitlin Rooskrantz's mother South African gymnast 

Guest: Lance Klusener,Proteas legend   

 Guest: Anna Monate, Banyana Banyana legend 

Guest 1:Linda Motlhalo, Africa Cup of Nations winning team Banyana Banyana player Guest 2: Bambanani Mbane, Africa Cup of Nations winning team Banyana Banyana Player 

Guest: Solly Moeng, Brand & Reputation Management Expert  and Founder of DonValley Reputation Managers 

Guest: Chris Medland, Freelance F1 journalist 

Guest 1: Christina Mnguni - mother of Hildah Magaia Guest 2: Solly Motlhalo - cousin of Linda Motlhalo Guest 3: Joseph 'Banks' Setlhodi, Kaizer Chiefs legend  - Uncle of Linda Motlhalo

 Guest: Arnaud Malherbe, Former SA 400m sprinter.  

Guest:Jo-Anne Solomons, Banyana Banyana legend     

 Guest: Desiree Ellis, Banyana Banyana Head coach    

Guest: Hendrick Mokganyetsi, Former South African sprinter  

Guest:  Rob Moore, Ronwen William's agent

Guest 1: Innocent Maela, Orlando Pirates Defender Guest 2: Vincent Pule, Orlando Pirates Forward 

Guest 1: TK Kometsi, Boxing promoter and chairperson of the Gauteng Promoters' Association Guest 2: Masilo Maake,  Attorney for Boxing SA 

Guest: Siviwe 'Chippa' Mpengesi, Chippa United chairman 

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sports24 Senior Reporter and SABC Sport Analyst discussed Graeme Smith's return to Cricket South Africa as the commissioner of the new T20 league

Guest: Shilene Booysen, South Sudan women’s national football team coach and former tactical assistant coach of Banyana Banyana.

 Guest: Arnaud Malherbe, former SA 400m sprinter  

Guest 1: Happy Jele, Former Orlando Pirates captain Guest 2: Jazzman Mahlakgane, Happy Jele's agent

Guest: Mlungisi Ngubane, football legend Professor 

Guest: Mcebisi Mtshali, Marketing Manager at Sunshine Tour.

Guest: Sinethemba Mbatha, Banyana Banyana's commucations manager 

Guest: Enoch Nkwe, New Director of Cricket at Cricket South Africa 

The family of the late Peter 'Terror' Mathebula is not happy that promises which were made to them have not been kept following his legacy tournament where promoter TK Kometsi won a R1.3 million tender to stage the event. Mathebula made history back in 1980 when he beat Korean, Tae Shik Kim in the USA, to become the first black South African to win a world boxing title. He passed on in January 2020.  Guests:Thembi Mathebula - Peter Mathebula's granddaughter Pule Mahloko - Involved in the Peter Mathebula Foundation  Boxing promoter and chairperson of the Gauteng Promoters' Association TK Kometsi. 

Guest: Velile Mnyandu, SABC sport reporter

Guest: Daine Klate, New Chippa United coach 

Guest 1:  Pine Pienaar, Bulls assistant coach Guest 2:  Rugby Writer for WalesOnline Matthew Southcombe. 

Guest: Thulani Hlatshwayo, SuperSport United new and former Orlando Pirates player

Guest: Gavin Hunt, SuperSport United coach

Guest:Shaun Bartlett, Bafana Bafana legend and former Charlton Athletic striker.

Guest: Arafat Hamrouni, sports24 website in Tunisia 

Guest: Mathews Kabamba, Zambian Sports Reporter  

Guest: Stan Matthews - CEO of Supersport United 

Guest: Sean Smith, South African welterweight champion Thulani Mbenge's Trainer 

Guest: Zolani 'Last Born' Tete, former two-weight world champion and the new IBF International, WBO International and Commonwealth Super Bantam champion

Guest: Khanyiso Tshwaku, Sport24 Reporter. 

 Guest: George Maluleka, New AmaZulu midfielder 

Guest 1: Sinethemba Mbatha, Banyana media officer  Guest 2: Samuel Amhadu, Nigerian football writer  Guest 3: Velile Mnyandu, SABC Senior Reporter 

Guest: Mie de Kock, Horse trainer 

Guest: Stefan Terblanche, Former Boks Fullback    

Guest: Joseph ''Dukuduku'' Makhanya, Former Orlando Pirates Coach

Guest: Ricardo Loubscher, Rugby Coach and former Eastern Province, Bulls, Cats, Sharks and the Springboks player

Guest:  Ashraf Hendricks, Coach of MM Platinum and former Moroka Swallows defender 

Guest: Sean Tarry, horse trainer. Guest: Rachel Venniker, Jockey

 Guest: Loyiso Mtya, Zolani Tete's trainer. 

Phathutshedzo Dongola, Former boxer  

Guest: Hekkie Budler , SA Boxer Guest:Colin Nathan, Hekkie Budler trainer

Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis Analyst  

 Guest: Mikko Knuuttila, Finnish Journalist 

  Guest: Marius van Rensburg, Pumas CEO  

Guest: Tebogo Motlanthe, SAFA CEO   

Guest: Bongani Shongwe, Thulani Cele's father . Cele has been arrested in Georgia while on trial earlier this month. 

 Guest: Kirsten Nematandani, former SAFA president.  

Guest: Hekkie Budler, former two-weight division champion  . Guest 2:Colin Nathan, Hekkie Budler trainer 

Guest: Monwabisi Jimlongo, Founder and Editor of www.inksport.co.za  

SAFM Thabiso Mosia and Katlego Modiba: offered an update on footballer Thulani Cele who is missing in Georgia

 Guest: Giorgi Shanidze,agent who Cele dealt with in Georgia

Father of South African footballer Thulani Cele has gone missing in Georgia after allegedly going for trials FC Gagra. We spoke to his father Bongani Shongwe and his cousin Khanda Manqele who last spoke to him on June 3 this month

Guest: Rito Hlungwani,Stormers forwards coach

Guest: Breyton Paulse, Stormers and Springbok legend 

Guest: former Basketball SA Women's team coach Kimathi Toboti

SA FM Sport On celebrated Youth Day through sport by profiling rising stars in SA sport   Guest:16-year-old Squash Player Awande Malinga 

SA FM Sport On celebrated Youth Day through sport by profiling rising stars in SA sport Guest: SA swimming sensation Matt Sates

SA FM Sport On celebrated Youth Day through sport by profiling rising stars in SA sport Guest: Athletics Sprinter Viwe Jingqi 

SA FM Sport On celebrated Youth Day through sport by profiling rising stars in SA sport Guest: SA young cricketer Dewald Brevis

We spoke to veteran administrator and former Boxing SA Chairperson Dr Peter Ngatane and renowned boxing trainer Colin Nathan. We also spoke to the general secretary of the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wresting Control Board, Lawrence Zimbudzana to get an update of their investigation following the death of Taurai Zimunya who also sustained injuries in a boxing match last year Guest no 1: Dr Peter Ngatane, Veteran administrator and former Boxing SA Chairperson Guest 2: Colin Nathan, renowned boxing trainer Guest 3: Lawrence Zimbudzana, general secretary of the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wresting Control Board

Guest: Warren Scheckter, Founder & CEO of Grand Prix South Africa

Guest on the line:  Amr Fhamy, Sports Reporter 

Guest:John Dobson, Stormers head coach              

Guest: Peter Dury, Renowned football commentator.

GUEST: Corne Krige

GUEST: Former Bafana Bafana coach Owen Da Gama 

Guest: Ria Ledwaba, SAFA presidential candidate 

The 24-year-old's fight against Siphesihle Mntungwa went viral when he was shown punching aimlessly and away from his opponent much to the shock of everyone, leading to the referee ending the fight.  Guest 1:  Erick Sithole, Boxing SA CEO Guest 2: Mmeli Mkhize - Siphesihle Mntungwa’s Trainer. Guest 3: Siphesihle Mntungwa South African Boxer. Guest 4: Dr Peter Ngatane, Veteran boxing administrator and former Boxing SA Chairperson.   

We spoke to SAFA presidential candidate Solly Mohlabeng about elections that are set to take place later this month, his views on football and what are his plans if he became SAFA president

Guest: Bheki Mngomezulu, Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi  trainer.

Guest: Tebogo Motlanthe, SAFA CEO   

Guest:Jeff Coetzee, Tennis coach .

Guest: Hanyani Shimange, Former Western Province and Springboks Hooker  to look back at the quarterfinals.

Guest on the line: Velile Mnyandu,  SABC Sport Senior Reporter 

 Guest on the line: Josh Strauss, Golden Lions captain and Scottish International

Guest: Daniel Cardoso,former Kaizer Chiefs defender      

Guest:r Velile Mnyandu,SABC Sport Senior Reporte

Guest: Zolani Tete, Former world boxing chmpion Guest: Mlandeli  Tengimfene, Zolani Tete's manager

Guest:Mike Sediane, Boxing trainer Guest on the line: Dr Shadrack Nthangeni, Boxing SA board member

Guest in studio: Daine Klate,  Chippa United MDC coach

Guest: Sakhelephi Khumalo, Uncle of Former South African Under-19 and KwaZulu-Natal Inland bowler Mondli Khumalo           

Guest: Bruce Davidson, Tennis Analyst.

Guest:  Teboho Mokoena,  Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Guest:  Khuliso Mudau, Mamelodi Sundowns Defender          

Guest: Arthur Zwane, Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach

Guest: Ludumo Lamati  Guest: Haidari Mchanjo 

Guest: Colin Nathan 

Guest on the line: Peter Shalulile, Mamelodi Sundowns striker    

Guest on the line: Ed Aarons, The Guardina Deputy News Editor. 

Guest: Given Msimang, TS Galaxy Captain 

Guest: Avon Middleton, Publisher for Top Gear South Africa & F1 Analyst. 

Guest: Dr Bernard "Shoes" Lushozi,  Orlando Pirates legend.

We looked ahead to the CAF Confederation Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and RS Berkane of Morocco Guest: Yaseen            

Guest: Tshwarelo Mathebula, Acting Director of Infrastructure with the Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. 

We spoke to Lawyer and Writer Kelsey Trainor after the U.S. Soccer Federation reached a milestone agreement to pay its men's and women's teams equally. Guest on the line: Kelsey Trainor, Lawyer and Writer.

Guest: Hekkie Budler, former world champion

Guest:Linda Saliwa, Promoter at Xaba Boxing Academy     

Guest: Alfred Maimane Phiri, former Bafana Bafana midfielder.

Guest: Lizo Gqoboka,Bulls prop. 

Guest: Brighton Mhlongo,  former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper

We remembered Australian cricket legend Andrew Symonds who lost his life in a tragic car accident. Guest: Lachlan Mckirdy, Australian cricket journalist.

Guest: Joseph 'Duku Duku' Makhanya, Orlando Pirates legendary winger.

 Guest on the line: Khumbulani Konco, Chippa United COO

Guest: Prudence Sekgodiso, South Africa's 800m & 1 500m Champion. Guest:Samuel Sepeng, Prudence Sekgodiso's coach

 Guest on the line: Khurishi Mphahlele, Baroka FC Chairman             

Guest: Dee-jay Kriel, Former IBF World Champion. 

Guest: Jamie Bourne, Founder of Punch Perfect Boxing.

We spoke to Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana about winning his first league title and dedicating it to his mother Pinky Kekana who is the Second Deputy Minister in the Presidency. 

Guest on the line: Mandla Ncikazi, Orlando Pirates Co-coach

Guest: Sanele Nohamba,  former SA Schools and Junior Boks scrumhalf  

Guest on the line: Luthando Jack, Boxing SA Chairperson>

Guest on the line:Marquis Johns, Boxing Writer.

Guest on the line: Luyanda Kana, Boxing matchmaker.

Kaizer Chiefs announced today that they have suspended their attacker Dumisani Zuma after he broke some code of conduct protocols at the club, it's for the second time in six months that Zuma has been suspended at the club. SABC Sport journalist and our producer Velile Mnyandu on the Dumisani Zuma story

We review the relegation of one of the oldest and iconic clubs in local football Jomo Cosmos after they were relegated to the amateur ranks this past weekend. We also review the Nedbank Cup and Kaizer Chiefs results. Guest on the line: Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Former Jomo Cosmos, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder.

The South African teams are doing very well in the United Rugby Championship and all of them won this past weekend with Stormers and Sharks remain in the top four On the line: Khanyiso Tshwaku,Sport 24 journalist.

Mamelodi Sundowns won their record fifth consecutive DSTV Premiership title this week, we go back to the great team of the late 90's which won three league titles in a row.  Guest:  Alex "Barnes" Bapela, Mamelodi Sundowns legend

It has been a sad and gloomy week in the football fraternity this week, following the loss of the SAFA Match Commissioner and former referee Matankiso Titi-Miya during a car accident last weekend. Guest: Victor Hlungwani,Veteran SAFA  referee.

Formula E will unveil it’s all new car in Monaco this week. This will be a car that will race in Cape Town next year. Guest on the line: Iain Banne

From relegation survivors last season to CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation possible participants at the end of this season, Stellenbosch FC have got a remarkable 2021/2022 story to tell. Guest on the line:Steve Barker,Stellenbosch FC head coach.

Mamelodi Sundowns have clinched their record fifth consecutive league title and continued their dominance in South African football. Velile Mnyandu,SABC Sport journalist and SAFM Sport ON Producer.  

    "We look back at the much talked about #FuryWythe Heavyweight title fight from the 94k packed Wembley stadium, and also preview the game changing #SerranoTaylor female title fight from Madison Square Gardens. He's done almost everything you can think of in boxing internationally, SA's Mr Boxing Loyiso Mtya on his newly released book.” Guest on the line: Journo Jamie Bourne    

Stormers is amongst the South African teams which are doing well currently in the United Rugby Championships, sitting second on the log table, with Sharks currently fourth. Guest on the line:John Dobson

It's going down to the wire in the GladAfrica Championship with Richards Bay FC and University of Pretoria neck on neck for the straight promotion. We clarify the reports of Jomo Cosmos relegation as well. Guest on the line: Kiki Monareng

"We look at the 2022 F1 so far, also reviewing the race from Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this past weekend which was won by the reigning champion Max Verstappen, Guest on the line:Edwin Naidu

"Mamelodi Sundowns were knocked out of the CAF Champions League this past weekend following a 3-2 loss on aggregate to Angolan side Petro Atletico in the quarterfinal at the FNB stadium, he reflects on the loss.” Guest: Manqoba Mnqithi, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach.

"She’s dominated the 400m hurdles and other events for the past decade or so in the South African athletics scene, Wenda Nel is hanging up her spikes after a glittering career.” Guest om line: Wenda Nel

It’s the big preview of the Hollywoodbets Super League preview as the 2022 season gets underway this weekend and we look forward to the games that will take place and the teams’ readiness. Guest 1 on line: Jerry Tshabalala, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach. Guest 2 on line: Arthur Mahama, JVW FC Coach. Guest 3 on line: Tlou Mabotja, First Touch FC head coach.   

It’s Day 2 of the Athletics South Africa Senior Championships in Track and Field at the Greenpoint stadium in Cape. We wrap up the day’s events and look forward to Friday. On the  line: Charles Baloyi, SABC Sport journalist

We build up to the big day, Sundowns Supporters Appreciation Day as Mamelodi Sundowns also prepare for the CAF Champions League 2nd leg quarterfinal against Angola side Petro de Luanda. Guest on line: Teko Modise, Mamelodi Sundowns Legend and Ambassador.  

On the line: Charles Baloyi, SABC sport Journalist.    

We focus on the AFCON 2023 Draw which take place in Randburg, and we will find out about Bafana Bafana’s opponents in the qualifiers. On line:Velile Mnyandu,SABC Sport reporter and  producer

Guest: Kenneth Tshabalala,Coach of Qwaqwa Rugby Club Kenneth Tshabalala

Cape Town Tigers have done well so far in their first season in the Basketball Africa League Season and finished third in their conference.  Guest:Relton Booysen

Guest: Karabo Tshabuse, Managing partner at Tshabuse Attorneys.     ”

Guest 1: Kyle De Klerk, Director of Sports, Walt Disney Company Africa.  Guest 2: Bangile Nyangani, SA Champions.

 Guest: Michael Bender, Espanyol SA Head of Academy    

"The spotlight is on the AFCON 2023 qualifiers draw that takes place in Johannesburg tomorrow, and its been confirmed that Kenya and Zimbabwe will go into the hat but there's a condition to that.   

 "South Africa's road running queen Gerda Steyn made history on Sunday when she defended her Two Oceans Ultra-Marathon title and broke a 33 year-old course record.”

"Chippa United are on a good run and their PSL status is all but secured following their hard-fought win over Stellenbosch FC in a league match on Sunday at the Sisa Dukashe stadium. It was also their first home win this season in the league.”

    "After spending more than 23 years at the club, former SuperSport United head coach Kaitano Tembo has parted ways with the club following the loss to GladAfrica Championship side Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the Nedbank Cup. He speaks to us about his time at the club and the project he had started.”

    "Gold Digger, a documentary which is also known as The search for Australian rugby, which focuses on the demises of union rugby in Australia and how it can be resuscitated, the doccie will be premiere on SABC Sport on Saturday. Interviewed in the Doccie, is the who is who of rugby around the world.”

    "The South African national U17 women's national team resumes it's World Cup qualifiers and they play against Ethiopia. There's a possibility of meeting Nigeria in the stage if the team is to qualify for the World Cup. Dludlu also speaks about her move to SABC Sport.”

The Athletics South Africa Grand Prix Series has produced some exciting races and match ups and the fourth and final leg in Germiston promises more excitement, especially in the 100m and 200m events.

The free scoring DSTV Premiership and Mamelodi Sundowns leading goal scorer and reigning Footballer of the season Peter Shalulile comes a long way from humble beginnings in Namibia. We trace the steps of his development.

"GladAfrica Championship side Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila will be the only lower division team in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after knocking out SuperSport United. Also, what was happening the military attire on the bench on Friday.”

"The South African U18 team won the African Junior Championships Nations Trophy when the continental tournament concluded in Tunisia.”

"Proteas have wrapped up the two match test series against Bangladesh as they won the second test by 332 runs. It was a spinners test series when it comes to bowling with Keshav Maharaj deserving all the accolades coming his side..”

"The Nedbank Cup last four will be decided this weekend, can we see more upsets as Mamelodi Sundowns is expected to continue with its hopes of achieving the quadruple.”  

"Proteas are in pole position after Day One of the second test against Bangladesh. The top order has done the job on the day and we look back on the day.”  

"The third leg of the Athletics Grand Prix is underway in Potchefstroom and we wrap up the coverage of the event with Caster Semenya's performance who won the women's 2000m event.”

"Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, an event held annually to celebrate the power of sport to drive social change, and community development as well as foster peace and understanding. The Beast Foundation celebrates this day through its programmes aimed to uplift the conditions of aspiring future leaders.”

"The J4Joy boxing tournament returns to Middelburg in Mpumalanga this coming weekend with SA Lightweight Champions Tshifhiwa Munyai defending his title against Aphiwe Mboyiya. There's a total of seven bouts in this bill.”

"The third leg of the Athletics Grand Prix is underway in Potchefstroom, with the highlight of the night being the 100m and 200m men's events featuring Akani Simbine, Anaso Jobodwana, Terrence Munyai and Ferdinand Omanyala from Kenya.”

"The third leg of the Athletics Grand Prix takes place in Potchefstroom tomorrow night and there are some A-listers on the programme from African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala, Caster Semenya and Akani Simbine.”

"Following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there's a call from some stakeholders for the Nigerian Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick and his Exco to resign.”

"The 2022 Women's Hockey Junior World Cup is underway in Potchefstroom . We get the latest from the event on Day Three.”

"The Titans are having a fine season, with a trophy and a silver medal already in the bag, they are now going for their second title of the season as they face neighbours Lions in the CSA One Day cup final at the SuperSport Park on Wednesday.”

"The 5-0 drubbing by France, has been focused too much on what happened after the game with the selfies, autographs and all than the football itself. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, looks back at these two matches.”

"Banyana Banyana and women's football has been leading in the country when it comes balancing between football on the pitch and academics. Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Regirl Ngobeni graduated this past week with a Bachelor of Education degree.”

"The 2022 FIFA World Cup draw has just been conducted in Doha, Qatar and the five African nations have received tricky draws. Ghana find themselves in Group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.”

"The 2022 Women's Hockey Junior World Cup is underway in Potchefstroom from today until the 12th of this month. We get the latest from the event on Day One.”

"Following the 5-0 hammering of Bafana Bafana by world champions France in Lille earlier this year, a lot of questions have been asked about the standard of the local players and why the gap seems to be widening between Bafana and the top 10 ranked nations on the continent. We also have comments from Bafana players as we learn more about the sucess of the Senegalese structures.”  

"The SAFA Congress finally took place for the first time in two years this past weekend and a number of constitutional amendments were passed ahead of the elections later this year. But its also the chasing out of SAFA Tshwane President Solly Mohlebang, that's proving to be a talking point after this Congress.”

    "The PSL announced earlier that they have taken a decision to allow fans to return back to the stadia from the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal next weekend. They will be implementing the 50% crowd attendance following the relaxation of the Covid-19 regulations.”

    "Lions have turned the corner in their recent matches in the United Rugby Championship, they have won their last three matches and all played at home. Former Springbok Ricardo Laubscher is the backline, attack and skills coach at the Lions.”

    "Former Bafana Bafana defender Pierre Issa is touring the continent and now working as an agent after he left Greek club Olympiakos where he was a Sporting Director. He helped us preview the Bafana game.”

    "The Proteas Women's team continue with their great perfoamance at the World Cup after they beat India by three wickets in the final group stage game to set up a semi-final against England on Thursday.”

    "A member of the AFCON 1996 winning squad and also played in the first ever Bafana Bafana international team against Cameroon in 1992 and was one of the first players to move to Europe in the early 90's before the re-admission of SA into international football.”

    "Breaking news today was the parting ways of AmaZulu and its head coach Benni McCarthy following some indifferent results in the DSTV Premiership in particular and after being knocked out in the CAF Champions League group stages.”

"The South African Football Association holds its first Congress in two years this weekend, after it was delayed by the Covid-19 outbreak. With this being the election year at SAFA and so are the contentious constitutional amendments proposals that the 53 SAFA regions and associate members will be voting for or against on Saturday.”  

"Bangladesh has won its first ODI Series against the Proteas on South African soil after winning the third ODI at SuperSport Park. We also had a chat with Cricket SA CEO Pholetsi Moseki after he was appointed permanently last week.”

    "The IBF President Daryl Peoples is visiting South Africa at the invitation of the Golden Gloves promotions for the Heavyweight Mania tournament this weekend. He also discusses some of the up-and-coming IBF title fights including the possibility of Sive Nontshinga fighting for the IBF junior flyweight title.”

"President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that the fans can return to the stadia to fill 50% of the match venues after the rigid Covid-19 regulations were eased. The PSL has announced that its Exco will meet next Monday to deliberate on this, Maritzburg United Chairman Farouk Kadodia is one of the club bosses who has been looking forward to the return of fans to the stadia.”

"A sad story of how a concussion injury has forced former Stormers Lock David Meihuizen into an early retirement at the age of 24.”  

"Concussion is a serious injury in contact sport like rugby and football and has ended many careers before. But there’s more danger at amateur level as Dr Mampane explained on how this could be avoided.”  

"Following a difficult start into the new season, also hampered by financial challenges which led to their captain and star player Lionel Messi being forced to leave the club, FC Barcelona went on a rebuilding phase. Under one of their products and star player Xavi Hernandez, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.”

We spoke to Peter Alegi is an associate professor of history at Michigan State University and the author of Laduma! Soccer, Politics, and Society in South Africa. 

Former Zimbabwean cricketer and SABC Cricket Commentator Edward Rainsford looked back at the Proteas' win over Bangladesh in the second ODI Test. 

We got the views of Piet Tibane who is a Director at Morakile Tibane Attorneys Inc after SAFA's arbitration, led by Nazeer Cassim SC, decided that the DStv Premiership matches which Chiefs failed to honour in December should be played.

We got the latest on the late Senzo Meyiwa case with the  National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana. We also spoke advocate Malesela Teffo who is representing the men accused of killing the former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper.

We spoke to SA women's U19 and academy coach Dinesha Devnarain to look back at the Proteas win over New Zealand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

We spoke to Freelance F1 journalist Chris Medland ahead of the season opening  Bahrain Grand Prix. 

"We paid tribute to the fallen boxer Anthony Maloisane, who passed away in December, his former promoter Lebo Mahoko was on the line. Two former world champions and legendary boxers Dingaan Thobela and Jan Bergman shared advice and knowledge about the standard and quality of current boxers and what SA needs to be a leading player in this space again internationally.”  

"Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos had a huge surprise when he announced his squad for international friendlies against Guinea and France. He’s called up 20year-old defender from Stellenbosch FC Athenkosi Mcaba.”

"Following the government’s decision to extend the National State of Distastes for another month, what are the implications for the increase of fans at the stadia from the current 2000 limit.”

"It doesn’t rain but pours for Chelsea these days, the sanctions imposed on the club’s embattled owner Roman Abramovich continue to unsettle the club. And there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight for them to have any source of revenue because of these sanctions linked to the Russia and Ukraine.”  

"Ahead of the international friendly matches against Guinea and France next week, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos talks about the senior national men’s football team’s visit to Europe for the first time in 10 years. He also answers critical questions around his final squad.”

"The Mamelodi Sundowns double over Al Ahly was overshadowed by events and comments off the field as Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane complained about the bus incident and Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi accused Kaizer Chiefs on lack of patriotism.”  

"There's been a lot of questions in the past about the Boxing Act and why boxing in South Africa is governed through an Act of Parliament and not independent like other sporting codes. Walter Mokoena, a former advisor to the Minister of Sport Nathi Mthethwa joined us for this enriching discussion.”

"Former Avusa Media and Business Day Sports Editor Mninawa Ntloko is now the SAFA Head of Communications and Spokesperson. He shares his plans with us.”  

"Bafana Bafana international defender Buhle Mkhwanazi has been in limbo after his club SuperSport United asked him to adhere to the company's vaccination policy for Covid-19. Mkhwanazi has been taking his time to apply the decision.”  

"The Titans cricket team recently won the Four Day series title after beating the Lions by seven wickets at the SuperSport Park on Monday. Titans coach Mandla Mashimbye joined us on the line to reflect on the victory.”  

"This past weekend's DSTV Premiership matches was dominated by some dubious match officiating decisions and coaches were vocal after their results. We review the match officiating with one of the legends of officiating in country.”  

"Kaizer Chiefs utility player Reeve Frosler scored a screamer of a goal on Saturday, in what was his first ever Soweto Derby goal. He also addresses the demands of being a versatile player.”  

"Ayanda Khakha was the star of the show as the Proteas women side won their opening game against Bangladesh by 32 runs in Australia. We review the performance with former Protea and Women's National Academy coach Dinesha Devnarain.”

"He was a member of one of the greatest Orlando Pirates teams in the mid 90's, flying winger Josep Ngake formed a deadley partnership with Bucs attackers at the time, the likes of Jerry Skhosana and Andries Sebola. And he has also done well academically.”  

"The world was rocked by the death of legendary leg spinner Shane Warne on Friday, the women's Proteas team had a promising start at the World Cup and some new developments in the legal wrangle between Graeme Smith and Cricket SA.”  

    "Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Peterson is on the verge of playing in first official Soweto Derby, having kept the number one jersey at Amakhosi so far in 2022. We preview the derby with him.”

The National Football Supporters Association is organizing a march to the Soweto Derby on Saturday at Orlando stadium as they try to persuade the PSL to open the stadiums to the fans.”  

"The Zimbabwean Sports and Recreation Commission has been defiant in the face of a FIFA ban against the Zimbabwean Football Association at international level. The SRC Chairman Gerald Mlotshwa joined us for a discussion on this ban.”

"We went to the UK, to talk about dubious point scoring in the fight between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall. Sibusiso Zingange is the new SA junior lightweight champ after beating the highly rated Phila Mpontshane this past weekend. And the J4Joy boxing tournament is back and this time there's a new venue at the Carolina Resort in Mpumalanga.”  

"SABC Sport was announced today as one of the official and host broadcasters for the Netball World Cup next year in Cape Town. Netball SA President Cecilia Molekwane who is also a member of the board for the World Cup LOC joined us for more on this announcement.”  

"The FIFA Council recently took a decision to suspend Zimbabwe and Kenya from international football citing government interference on ZIFA and FKF as the main reason for this decision. Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation journalist Daniel Wahome, joined us to discuss the suspension of FKF.”  

"The war between Russia and Ukraine has also affected football in a big way, leading to FIFA suspending Russia from international football, leaving their clubs, national team and players out of international events including the World Cup qualifiers. The Guardian Desk Editor and Sports Writer Ed Aarons has the latest from the UK on this.”  

"The Proteas won the second Test against New Zealand by 198 runs yesytreday to level the series at one-all. Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada reflected on this victory. .”  

"After Banyana Banyana qualified to the AWCON 2022 last week, we had coach Desiree Ellis in studio to look back at the qualification journey and the next mission in Morocco in July.”  

"Orlando Pirates are now topping Group B in the CAF Confederation Cup after coming back from 2-0 down to win 6-2 against Royal Leopards from Eswatini. Bucs co-coach Mandla Ncikazi joined us to review the game.”

"Boland Rocks won the CSA T20 Challenge final as they beat Titans in the final played in Gqeberha on Sunday, captain Pieter Malan scored a half-century and he helped us review the final.”  

“ We were in conversation with legendary former Manchester United, England and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Gary Baileyr about the recent reunion of the Chiefs class of 1989, we also looked back at his glorious career and were joined by William Shongwe and Albert Bwalya “

    "After losing the first test to New Zealand, the Proteas start the second test tomorrow morning and hoping to win and avoid a series loss. Sport 24 journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku helped us with the preview.”  

"JDR Stars goalkeeper Ali Badra Sangare was on of the 15 South African based player at the AFCON. He became the no.1 goalkeeper of Ivory Coast during the tournament, also with the difficulty of losing his father in the middle of the tournament.”  

"The Royal AM case challenging the arbitration outcome of Advocate Hilton Epstein SC that awarded three points to Sekhukhune FC and helped them to gain promotions, is finally being heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport next week in Switzerland.”

"Boxing SA in partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation last week held a workshop and we get the resolution of that session. SANABO and BSA have also been urged to work together by the Minister of Sport and SANABO President Siyabulela Mkhwalo talks about that and more. And boxer Gift Bholo previews his fight against Denis Mwale from Malawi scheduled for tomorrow.”

"It's Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAFCL this weekend in Cairo, and a blocksbuster of a fixture in the African football calendar. Sundowns Co-Coach Rhulani Mokwena goes on a detailed review and preview with us.”  

"It was a historic day on Tuesday as the old battle of the #EqualPay lawsuit involving the US Women's national team was finally settled and they are set to receive $24million settlement from the US Soccer Federation. New York based lawyer and writer Kelsey Trainor spoke to us about this outcome.”

"It was a weekend of mixed feelings for the South African teams in the CAF inter-club competitions as AmaZulu won their first game in the group stages, Mamelodi Sundowns drew, and Orlando Pirates lost. SABC Sport football commentator Bafana Mosman helps us to review the results.”

"The South African Rugby Union is building up to the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens to be held in Cape Town in September this year. Springboks Seven's Siviwe Soyizwaphi and Nadine Roos joined us in studio yesterday with the trophies.”